Whig's Juice Fast, Day 3

What a Peach!

Day 3, and all is well. The headaches are gone, and the severe hunger pangs disappeared. However, still craving just about everything I see a commercial for.

I woke up with a lot of energy, although I am finding it a little hard to concentrate. Hopefully just another symptom of the first few days.

The great news....peaches are only 58¢ a pound! I love peach juice! Especially mixed with an apple and/or strawberries! Mmmmm!

The Numbers:
Total Weight Loss: 16 lbs
-Sleep: Great night sleep, woke up with a lot of energy
-More energy: A little sluggish, probably from a lack of calories
-Lessen joint pain: Nothing noticeable yet.

Whig's Juice Fast, Day 2

A church food table full of tasty treats, lunch meeting at BW3's, and the cookie aisle at Walmart.

These were the battles I fought on Day 2 of the Great Juice Fast of 2011. And I'm proud to report...I won!

Having severe hunger pangs, as well as a little light-headed. But, as I understand, this is normal in the first few days. I spoke to a couple today who just came off a two-week juice fast yesterday, and they promise by week 2 it's a ton easier. I'm gonna hold them to it!

So what are the positives and negatives after two days of juice fasting (and a two day ramp-up)?

-Weight Loss: As of today, I have lost 13 pounds after 2 days (4 days counting the ramp-up period)
-Sleep: Had a little trouble getting to sleep because of hunger, but actually slept great!

-More energy: Woke up very well, a lot of energy. Still took a mid-day nap...Sunday, you know!
-Lessen joint pain: Obviously, no results yet. 

Thoughts

Only two days in, and I feel like it's the biggest battle I've fought in a while. I knew will power would play a role, but it now looks like self discipline will either be the big winner, or the big loser.

Whig's Juice Fast, Day 1

As Day 1 of this crazy juice fast comes to an end, I remain slightly optimistic.

As I type this, I am staring at a homemade concoction consisting of tomatoes, celery and jalepeno. My thought was "bloody mary." The reality is quite different. Blech...

I enjoyed a peach-apple-strawberry juice for breakfast, and carrot juice for lunch. Both met with my approval.

The toughest part of the day was going to the movies. Out of habit, I kept grabbing for my popcorn and Junior Mints. No such luck. But I did enjoy a luke-warm cup of water from the drinking fountain. :(

The only solid food I've had in the past two days was hummus yesterday. I felt a little light headed at times today, but am told this will pass after day three...or so.

Tomorrow, I'll start recording the various #'s relating to my goals.

Whig's Juice Fast, T-minus 1 Day

My God, what have I gotten myself into?

A couple weeks ago, I watched the documentary Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. It's about a Brit who was sick of being...well, sick! He journeys across the U.S., juicing along the way, and in 30 days is a changed man.

I was mesmerized by this. I spent the next week researching juice fasts, and have come to the conclusion that it might just help me.

I'm overweight, am burdened by extremely bad habits, and in need of help. So, I am going to see just how a juice fast can help.

What is a juice fast?

It's just like it sounds. A diet consisting of nothing but freshly made juice (and water, of course). Some fasts are a few days. Others 30 days. Some will fast for 90 days and more. I am going to attempt a two week fast, and will monitor how it helps, if at all.

My Goals:

-Weight Loss
-Sleep (I rarely sleep more than 4 or 5 hours per night)
-More energy
-Lessen joint pain

Today is the 2nd day of a two-day ramp up. yesterday, I replaced my last meal with juice. Today, I replaced two meals, and the third meal was hummus with cucumbers and carrot sticks. Tomorrow is strictly juice.

And you get to come along on the ride!